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Notes on Translation
The electronic translation service on the York Region District School Board's website is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The York Region District School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Board encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The York Region District School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
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Nokiidaa Public School
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Nokiidaa Public School
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Page Content Nokiidaa Public School (formerly Sir John A. Macdonald Public School) opened it's doors for the first time in September 2012. Since then we have been working tirelessly to provide all of our students with a rich and well-rounded school experience.
Building on the strengths and diverse backgrounds of the families in our community, we are an Elementary School offering English instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 8. We promote high standards and high levels of achievement, exemplified by a commitment to:
Foster Well-Being and Mental Health
We create safe, healthy and inclusive learning and working
environments.
Champion Equity and Inclusivity
We develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to remove
barriers in support of all learners.
Build Collaborative Relationships
We built trusting relationships based on respectful and
responsive communication.
Empower Ethical Leadership
We lead ethically by focusing on students and upholding our
values.
At the July 6, 2021 Board Meeting, YRDSB trustees voted to rename the school following the presentation of a report on renaming the school. As a Board, we are committed to taking every opportunity to champion equity and inclusivity and addressing the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Report.
The renaming of the school confirms the Board's ongoing commitment to eliminate all forms of racism, hate, and discrimination. Though Sir John A. Macdonald holds a place in Canadian history as the first Prime Minister of Canada, we must also recognize the injustices that his policies created for Indigenous and Chinese peoples.
At the February 9, 2022, Board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to rename our school Nokiidaa Public School. Nokiidaa is the Ojibwe word that means let’s work. It is reflective of our commitment to work together, to build relationships and to build a bright future for our students. It also reflects our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation as a school community. As an Ojibwe word, it honours the importance of language and of the First Peoples on this land. You can learn more about the meaning of Nokiidaa and it’s correct pronunciation in this short video.
As a school committed to Truth and Reconciliation and to creating a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, staff and families, we are honoured to be renaming our school Nokiidaa. It is a word that inspires collaboration and the importance of our work together to support student learning, achievement and well-being. It also reflects our commitment to ensure that all of our students learn more about Indigenous history, culture and perspectives. We look forward to deepening our own learning and understanding, and we will look for ways to celebrate the renaming of our school in the future.
The renaming is a result of a community consultation process and we want to thank everyone who shared their input throughout the renaming process, including our school council. We are also grateful to the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation and to Indigenous students, staff, families and community members for their participation in the consultation.
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